Sam Miller

California Governor’s Debate Canceled Because Candidates Were Too White

The University of Southern California cancelled a planned California primary gubernatorial debate because all of the candidates invited were white, multiple media outlets reported. USC and KABC-TV invited Republicans Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton as well as Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and…

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Record investment in quantum computing talent | Computing

Record investment in quantum computing talent | Computing

Dr Simon Williams (Letters, 19 March) writes that ambition in quantum computing cannot succeed without sustained investment in people and fundamental science. He is correct on that point, but wrong to say that UK’s investment plans risk losing quantum computing talent. The UK’s advantageous position in quantum has only emerged through sustained long-term public investment…

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